Castellana Grotte
The Grotte di Castellana, a karst cave system discovered in 1938 by geologists Franco Anelli and Vito Matarrese, made this modest Apulian town one of Puglia's most visited destinations and gave it the "Grotte" in its name — added officially in 1950. Set on the limestone plateau of the Terra dei Trulli, the town itself dates to a monastic settlement in the 10th century, with a formal feudal foundation in 1171. Beyond the caves, it has a lively café and restaurant scene and hosts festivals throughout the year, including the Festa delle Fanòve on January 11.
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- Population14,485
- Nearest water from center 11 km7.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.2 mi
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Castellana Grotte: quick answers
Where is Castellana Grotte?
Castellana Grotte is in Bari, Italy, about 13 km8.0 miles in a straight line from Alberobello.
How do you get to Castellana Grotte?
The nearest airport is Bari (BRI), about 54 min away by road. The nearest train station is Putignano, about 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Castellana Grotte?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is November, with about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Castellana Grotte?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 14 restaurants, 3 cafés and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Castellana Grotte?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Grottaglie, Martina Franca and Molfetta.